Moreover, the capitalist system of present-day America differs in significant ways from other capitalist systems around the globe, just as it differs from the capitalism that existed in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
Electrician Cost. 1  Although there are still a few low-cost areas where electricians work for $30-$50 an hour, typically they charge $50-$100 an hour or more depending on local rates and their qualifications. There may also be a minimum $50-$150 service charge to come to the house and evaluate the problem. 2  Total cost for hiring an electrician will depend on the type of work done.
The top-paying industry for electricians was motion pictures and videos, at a much higher than average hourly rate of $36.32. No real pattern emerged from the BLS's study on the top-paying states for electrician rates.Alaska took the top honors with an hourly mean rate of $32.44.Closely behind were Illinois, at $32.33 per hour, and New York, at $32.00 per hour. Also higher than the country's median was Hawaii, at $31.59 per hour, and New Jersey, at $31.02 per hour.. These numbers represent what an electrician actually gets paid.n Electrical Contracting Company would charge you about: $65 1st hr. $45 after that for a regular construction electrician. They pay their people about $15 an hour, plus the 2 hours wasted between jobs.